2005 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2005 Infiniti QX4 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti QX4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL.
Because 2005 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Infiniti QX4 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | QX4 | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2970 mm |
